Notes on the formation of a pathfinder force for the 50th (Indian) Parachute Brigade, and later the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 

This initially consisted of the 50th Independent Parachute Platoon, which consisted of 40 British ORs and 3 British subalterns.  

The National Archives catalogue reference AIR 23/2545.

Photographed in March 2025.